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I just came back from Hawaii. We spent 3 days in Oahu & 8 on the Big Island. I would definitely bring the 17-40 for scenic/landscape & 50 1.4 for better lighting when the sun is down or indoors w/family. Plus, you don't want to just have one lens if something should happen to the 17-40.

I only used my 70-200 f/2.8 IS II like 5% of the time. If you don't mind having all that weight on you (& you'll be walking a lot, depeding on your itinerary (on the B.I. we were mainly in Hilo--Mauna Kea, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls; Valcano; & Kona), by all means bring it. But if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have, especially if you are going in the summer & walking a lot.

The 17-40 & 50 1.4 would be a great combo and light enough. If you "have" to bring one more lens, I would say the 24-70 would do. Enjoy!

I donno about you, but I would not dare to bring such a monster kit for a family vacation. I would be thinking about them lenses and changing them all the time instead of enjoying the trip with family members. I would bring 17-40 for walk around - landscapes and environmental portraits, plus the 85 for nicer portraits and shots in the evenings. Have a great trip!

I went to Hawaii last year with my my little my family. Had 5D3, 24-105 and 70-200 2.8 II. 98% of the time, it was the 5D3 and 24-105. 70-200 was in the safe almost the entire time. Only time I used the long lens was during Luan. I find it too heavy to lug around and I wanted to enjoy the moment without wanting the perfect image or worrying about my gear. My two cents...

I was thinking that the 17-40 and 24-70 would be the best combo, but wondering if I will miss the 70-200 and if it will be worth the size/weight.

I shoot landscape and real estate in Hawaii (Oahu) with the same body. I'd agree, bring the wide angle and the 24-70. I've found little to no use for a telephoto in my ventures. I shoot mostly with the 14 2.8L for beaches, hiking, etc. I find that you just can't get wide enough to take it all in. With a 17-40, you'll probably have that on most of the time.

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Buy the canon 24-70 ii 2.8 it is a awesome lens able to do anything I very rarely change lenses on my 5diii owning several L lenses. It is by far my go to lens and light for walk around photography yes a bit pricey but its worth every penny for happiness .

I'd leave it all at home and enjoy the vacation. If I needed a camera other than my i-phone, I'd buy thes110 that one of the new york camera stores has on sale for just over $150 and keep it in my pocket.Unless your wife is a lot more tolerant than mine, or your children less active, I'd try to remember that it's"family" time and a good time to be together.